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Biswanger Family History

Biswanger Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Beiswanger, Swanger, Berwanger, Niswonger, Bissinger, Niswander

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Where is the Biswanger family from?

You can see how Biswanger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Biswanger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Biswanger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Biswanger families living in New Jersey. This was about 40% of all the recorded Biswanger's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Biswanger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Biswanger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Biswanger ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Biswanger. 84% of Biswanger men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Carpenter
    17%
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What Biswanger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Biswanger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Biswanger census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 156 immigration records available for the last name Biswanger. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 291 military records available for the last name Biswanger. For the veterans among your Biswanger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Biswanger lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Biswanger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Biswanger in 1960 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

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